Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (1998 – 1999) vs Saleen S7 (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 612 hp against 550 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.6 s against 3.9 s. The Saleen S7 is the lighter car, from 1,247 kg against 1,544 kg. At 4,854 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is 79 mm longer than the Saleen S7. The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR dates from 1998 – 1999, the Saleen S7 from 2000 – 2004.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
CLK GTR
1998 – 1999
|
Saleen
S7
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1998 – 1999 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 612 hp | 550 hp |
| Torque | 770 Nm | 712 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.6 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 320 km/h | 320 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,951 mm | 1,989 mm |
| Height | 1,100 mm | 1,041 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,544 kg | 1,247 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.